When should I plant Slunečnice in Zone 7b?

Start Slunečnice seeds indoors around Mar 20. Transplant outdoors after Apr 17. Expect first harvest around Jun 21.

What is the last frost date for Zone 7b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 7b is Apr 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 7, giving a 211-day growing season.

Can I grow Slunečnice in Zone 7b?

Yes. Slunečnice needs 90 days to harvest. Zone 7b has a 211-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 8 successions.

🌻

🌻 Growing Slunečnice in Zone 7b

Zone 7b has mild winters and a long growing season -- good conditions for Slunečnice. Poslední mráz: Apr 10. První mráz: Nov 7.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Mar 20Nov 7

Season: Apr 10 – Nov 7 (211 dní) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 8x)

Zóna7b

Poslední mrázApr 10

První mrázNov 7

Sezóna211 dní

Sklizeň90 dní

SluncePlné Slunce

When to Plant Slunečnice in Zone 7b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 20

Start Slunečnice seeds indoors around Mar 20 (3 týdnů před posledním mrazem). Optimal germination temperature: 75F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 17

Transplant Slunečnice seedlings outdoors after Apr 17. Wait until soil temperature reaches 55F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm od sebe). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 21

First harvest approximately Jun 21 (~65 dní from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 7).

Smíšená Výsadba

✅ Okurky✅ Dýně ✅ Kukuřice✅ Fazole

❌ Brambory

Slunečnice in Other Zones

1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b 11a 11b 12a 12b 13a 13b

Plan Your Garden Slunečnice

Track Slunečnice from seed to harvest with personalized frost dates, watering recommendations, and companion planting visualization.

Start Free Slunečnice Growing Guide